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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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